6.16.2010

Getting Organized

Our "office" is also part of our keeping room right off the kitchen. I love the location, but with all our photography paperwork, bills, Ellie's new school paperwork, and being the place I blog from it is becoming one huge mess. Well, in order to contain all the necessary clutter I am thinking a bookcase is in order which will replace this side table that will then move into KJ's big boy room. I like the simple lines (and price tag) of this one from Ikea...


I then hope to get organized in a few of these lovely binders from Russell+Hazel...



I already own one of these clear file sorters but another may be in order. I love how simply changing the folders can change the whole look.



Over the desk I want to cover a huge bulletin board in some simple linen to hang photos of clients that we love, calendars, and other inspiration that comes along my way. Think Erika's office board of Urban Grace. A few plants will done the top of the shelf along with the same lamp although it now has a different shade.

I hope a few of these simple changes will get this mess in order. We are making an Atlanta trip to Ikea on Friday so hopefully this task will be done sooner than later.
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30 comments:

  1. Milk and Honey HomeJune 16, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    I am so glad there is something interesting to read when my boys wake up at 5!! These are great ideas, and I especially love those binders with bands around them. Perfect! don't we all stuff our binders to overflowing? Have fun in Atl!

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  2. MelissaJune 16, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    I like these ideas-- we are in the process of tackling the monster that is our filing system right now--good ideas. Ikea also makes these awesome brown mini cabinets-- I saw them on Eddie' Ross's blog,where he uses them for storing flatware in his butler's pantry-- they are really cheap, have four deep drawers that are the size of most envelopes, and are cute painted or unpainted. I am driving to Charlotte to Ikea to get some more!

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  3. Danielle (elleinadspir)June 16, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    I love reorganizing! The feeling of a newly organized space makes me so happy! Have fun!

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  4. Vanessa@decor happyJune 16, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Nothing like a few changes to help with all of the "stuff" that collects in a home office. Mine is always a disaster! Can't go wrong with the Expedit - so inexpensive and versatile.

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  5. GracieJune 16, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    My office/creative space gets cluttered easily. The bookcase is great. I really love the binders and the clear file sorters. It sounds like you will have the prettiest office.

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  6. Staley McJune 16, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Reorganizing is so fun! I love that ikea bookcase my mom has been wanting to get one of those for months we just haven't made the trip yet.

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  7. UnknownJune 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    Fun changes! Love your organising tools! xx

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  8. coolkidsJune 16, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    we need to re-organize our office as well! I love the idea of the big office board.

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  9. Wahzat GayleJune 16, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    great idea... I need those shelves i wish I was close to an Ikea

    Good luck with the organising

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  10. TamaraJune 16, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    love the binders, and love an intentional ikea trip. i'm such a sucker for a lovely organized space.

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  11. JenniferJune 16, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    keeping the office space organized is a constant struggle in our house! we made some good progress not long ago, but I feel like it already needs a major clean-out again. siiigghhhh.

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  12. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissJune 16, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    I need an office overhaul in my house. It's my catch-all room and it's a wreck.

    I may need a frame from Ikea--- I'll email you.

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  13. TaraJune 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Oh Thank you Paula, I love those binders and I just went over and ordered 2 in Gold. I needed a new binder for my Worship lead sheets. The one I have my Dad gave me like 17 years ago and it has finally fallen apart but I couldn't find something as special to replace it with. Your office will look great!

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  14. Tanya (a Taste of T)June 16, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I love organizing :). If I had a labeled bin for every item in my house, I'd be happy. And I realize that sounds crazy.

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  15. simply seletaJune 16, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    This will be super efficient and chic. Can't wait to see!!!! Love those folders and acrylic file holders. Sweet.

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  16. SarahJune 16, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Great ideas!
    You should stop at West Elm and Z Gallerie at Atlantic Station while you are there!

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  17. and flowers pick themselvesJune 16, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    i love the cube bookcase! so chic!

    xo Alison

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  18. StephanieJune 16, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    So glad you posted about the clear file sorter. I need one of these but I truly hate the silver or black ones - too office looking for where it will go in our apt. Thanks!

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  19. Eden LangJune 16, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    so- we are doing our office again too. I have such a messy office. I buy these folders and boxes to help with the craz but...alas I think I'm hopeless! do we get to see your office once its all nice a tidy? hope so! good luck!

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  20. DonnaJune 16, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I LOVE Ikea and I love the LACK series bookcases...you can't go wrong...can't wait to see some pics when you're all done!

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  21. Jessica @ Lavender and LiliesJune 16, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    I really want some R+H binders. Everything is just prettier in those.

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  22. CharJune 16, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    i love being organized

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  23. la la LovelyJune 16, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    those binders are fabulous!

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  24. la la LovelyJune 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    and too funny.... i just discovered russell and hazel yesterday and made a note of it in my phone to check out :)

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  25. Ali WalkerJune 17, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    Great ideas! I can't find Erika's office board on her blog. Do you have a link?

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  26. Maureen StevensJune 17, 2010 at 12:36 PM

    I wanna see the whole transformation! getting organized is so crucial & these fab items will look swell in the space!

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  27. paulaJune 17, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I so wish I had the link for Erika's board. It's fabulous, but I can't remember for the life of me where I saw it, sorry.

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  28. Dallas ShawJune 18, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    love the russell and hazel- and contemplating filling a shelf with these....
    dallas
    http://dillydallas.blogspot.com

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  29. CassieJune 20, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    My office is the one place I love to swap around and I never feel happy with.

    Please tell us you will share the results with us when you are done as you are always a source of style inspiration Paula.

    xx

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  30. SarahJune 21, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    I made a board like Erika's, and it is hanging in my office. I love it! Used off white linen, and nailheads.Very easy to do!

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